An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War

Saturday, 9 March 2013

Private David Cameron Coyle

Born on 14 February 1894 in Cardinal, Ontario - next of kin listed as late M. and Adelia Coyle, Cardinal, Ontario - at time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer, single, no current or previous military service, height of 5 feet 5 inches, chest of 35.75 inches fully expanded, medium complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Barriefield Camp, Ontario, on 26 July 1915 (number 410716) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 11 September 1916 - wounded on 10 February 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name listed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte. Coyle's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).